Nedum Onuoha is ready to battle Everton's strongman Romelu Lukaku in what promises to be a heavyweight tussle on Sunday.

The Belgian scored against Newcastle last weekend and has been a handful for defenders all season in a Toffees side who have struggled to cope with the demands of continental competition alongside domestic action.

But the QPR defender, who is ranked among players as the strongest in the squad, is ready for the contest and will do everything in his power to stop him.

He said: “He's bigger than me so if I manage to outmuscle him I suppose it must mean I'm pound for pound champion of the world.

“He's a nice guy and it's the type of thing you look forward to. If I do get a chance to play against him I'll look to do well.”

Strongman: Nedum Onuoha (Image: Action Images / Paul Harding)

Onuoha has brought about a sense of calmness at Loftus Road but remains deadly serious about keeping Chris Ramsey's side in the top flight.

He added: “I think it's just I signed for four and a half years and the aim was to be in the Premier League for those years.

“We achieved it in the first and went down in the second. I wanted to get back in the third and my overall thinking hasn't changed.

“I'm sure deep down I'm a little bit crazy from these four years. It's been enjoyable and never boring.”